I don't think I ever told you that all of my relatives on my mom's side are originally from Mississippi, as well as the "Boot Heel" of Missouri - about 10 miles from Arkansas. Thus, when I visited them every summer, "Moon Pies" were a staple in my diet, as well as an RC Cola or Dr. Pepper, of course!

Stay on track, Dan...you will be home in the land of cheese, beer, and brats before you know it! Don't worry, we will save some winter weather for you too... :o)

I was happy to see you out and about and eating already! This is GREAT news! Just so you'd appreciate how well you are doing, it took me 19 days to remove NG tube and an extra day to have about 5 spoonfulls of broth. And I'm one of the lucky folks who had very mild side effects.

Charm the nurses so they would get you some good broth from the doctor's lounge, their food is always better :)

Loved the sequence! We are waiting for you to get all better and assume the role of the creative director of our group! You sure know how to inspire people to see the comedy in all this.